Weird Fishes Chords

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Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
Em · Am · G · D · F

Weird Fishes Chords – Guitar

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Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Em · Am · G · D · F

Weird Fishes Chords – Ukulele

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Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Em · Am · G · D · F

Weird Fishes Chords – Piano

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Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Em · Am · G · D · F

Weird Fishes Chords – Banjo

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Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Em · Am · G · D · F

Weird Fishes Chords – Mandolin

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Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Em · Am · G · D · F

Weird Fishes Chords – Harmonica

A hauntingly beautiful and rhythmically intricate song by Radiohead about descent and escape. Intermediate difficulty in the key of E.

Chords used: Em, Am, G, D, F  ·  Key: E  ·  Difficulty: Intermediate

Arpeggiated Feel (4/4 Time)
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Tip: This song is built on arpeggiated patterns; use a light, consistent picking hand to mimic the watery, flowing feel.

Chords & Structure

Full Song

Verse 1

 
E
C#m
G#m
A
E
C#m
G#m – A
E
A
E
 

Verse 2

 
E
C#m
G#m
A
E
C#m
G#m
A
E
A
 

Chorus

 
F#m – A – E (×2)
 

Verse 3

 
E
C#m
G#m
A
 

Chorus

 
F#m – A – E (×2)
 

Bridge

 
G#m
A
E
C#m
G#m
A
E
C#m
 

Chorus

 
F#m – A – E (×2)
 

Outro

 
E
A
E
A
E
A
E
A
 

Practice tip: Master the core four-chord progression (E – C#m – G#m – A) with a steady arpeggio before adding the vocal melody; the chorus shift to F#m and A over the E bass note is key to the song’s hypnotic drift.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Weird Fishes"?

You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: Em, Am, G, D and F.

Is "Weird Fishes" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Weird Fishes" in?

It is in the key of E.

Who wrote "Weird Fishes"?

It was written by Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood, Colin Greenwood, Ed O'Brien, Phil Selway, and released in 2007.